{"id":107514,"date":"2021-03-30T11:56:36","date_gmt":"2021-03-30T15:56:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.oviahealth.com\/guide\/107514\/fertility-sperm-donation-101\/"},"modified":"2022-02-15T10:22:44","modified_gmt":"2022-02-15T15:22:44","slug":"fertility-sperm-donation-101","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.oviahealth.com\/guide\/107514\/fertility-sperm-donation-101\/","title":{"rendered":"Sperm donation 101: The facts"},"content":{"rendered":"<h6 class=\"rte-media-heading\">Sperm Donation 101<\/h6>\n<p>There are many factors that might have you considering <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oviahealth.com\/guide\/107217\/different-types-of-artificial-insemination\/\">alternative insemination<\/a>, and using a sperm donor to help you in start (or expand) your family.<\/p>\n<h2>If you&#8217;re thinking about sperm donation, here&#8217;s what you should know<\/h2>\n<p>Your primary care provider (PCP) will be able to give you a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oviahealth.com\/guide\/112862\/shady-grove-fertility-quiz\/\">fertility evaluation<\/a>, and this will help you decide whether using donor sperm, or other reproductive assistance, is right for you. During this appointment, you\u2019ll be asked to provide information about your lifestyle, but don\u2019t worry, this isn\u2019t a test. You won\u2019t \u201cfail\u201d the exam if you admit to being a couch potato every once in a while, and it\u2019s important to be honest if you want a care plan that\u2019s specific to your family\u2019s health and needs.<\/p>\n<h3>Choosing sperm<\/h3>\n<p>After meeting with your PCP, your mind may shift to figuring out the type of sperm you\u2019d like to use. \u201cKnown\u201d sperm (the sperm of someone you know) and anonymous sperm are the two options you\u2019ll find. Both can be the right choice, but each has different emotional and legal considerations that go with them, so take your time with this decision.<\/p>\n<p>Remember, all donations (anonymous or not) are screened for sexually transmitted diseases, as well as any evidence of genetic disorders. In the case of anonymous donation, the sperm is usually frozen and kept for 6 months after it is deposited, before it is then re-tested and given to patients.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to deciding <em>whose<\/em> sperm to use, there is also the matter of what <em>form<\/em> of sperm you\u2019re going to use. As with insemination procedures, there are few different options that are available:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ICI-ready sperm: Semen in this category is used for intracervical insemination. This process is probably the closest to the movie and TV representations of sperm donation. These specimens are not \u201cprepared\u201d or altered before they are frozen (but of course they go through the same thorough screening process). Often, this sperm is injected into a patient at a clinic or doctor\u2019s office, but this type of sperm can also be used for private home insemination. ICI is the least invasive form of alternative insemination, and has success rates of anywhere from 10% to 18% (tracking your cycle can help give you the best odds).<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IUI-prepared sperm: These samples are prepared for intrauterine insemination. The seminal fluid is removed or, \u201cwashed\u201d from the donor\u2019s semen to isolate sperm, and all dead swimmers are removed before the sample is frozen. This option is more expensive &nbsp;than ICI sperm because of the process the semen goes through, and because by eliminating seminal fluid and dead sperm, there is a better chance of fertilization.The IUI procedure is also a little more invasive than ICI because the sperm is directly inserted into the uterus rather than the cervix. This process is always performed in office, and has a success rate of 18% to 30%.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IVF-prepared sperm: This is the cheapest form of prepared sperm, but it isn\u2019t offered by every sperm bank. These samples have a lower sperm count than ICI or IUI prepared sperm. This is because it is believed that less sperm is needed to conceive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oviahealth.com\/guide\/101250\/art-all-about-ivf\/\">through IVF<\/a>, and that saves you some money. But despite saving a couple of bucks on sperm, IVF is one of the most expensive options for alternative insemination. This process involves taking already fertilized embryos and inserting them into a uterus. And again, this increases the success rates to 13% to 41%.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The varying success rates within methods are due to a lot of situational factors including medication, health, age, and lifestyle.<\/p>\n<p>Because the cost of donor insemination can range from $300 to $4,000 depending on what sperm is used, and an average cost of $12,000 per IVF cycle, be sure to ask your provider how many vials of sperm you\u2019ll need!<\/p>\n<h3>Preparation<\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes people are prescribed medication to help prepare the body by encouraging fertilization. Every case is different, but many medications prescribed in these situations are follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) treatments. FSH is a naturally occurring hormone in your body that helps mature an egg living in the ovaries, while also causing a follicle to grow around that egg as it continues to mature before ovulation. The medications prescribed by healthcare providers encourage this process in the same way.<\/p>\n<h3>The day of<\/h3>\n<p>Traditionally ICI, IUI, and IVF are all outpatient procedures. IVF can be a little different because the process may involve two outpatient procedures. In those cases, there is a standard egg retrieval and a seperate embryo transfer performed after the eggs have been fertilized. Though all of these procedures may be a little different, a benefit of all three options is that once the insemination process is over, you\u2019ll be able to resume your day as normal.<\/p>\n<h3>After insemination<\/h3>\n<p>After these outpatient procedures, you\u2019ve made it! And despite popular belief, there\u2019s no need to lay on your back with your legs in the air. You may be asked to lay down or relax for a while, but your legs won\u2019t be airborne, and this downtime could help you process your excitement or calm your nerves. After insemination, you may experience some mild cramping or bloating. This is normal, and shouldn\u2019t be too intense. Then, you may be able to take a pregnancy test as soon as two weeks after insemination! On the other hand, some healthcare providers may suggest waiting a longer period of time. Waiting a little longer will be hard, but if you can do it, you\u2019ll get a more accurate reading on whether or not the insemination was successful.<\/p>\n<h3>The bottom line<\/h3>\n<p>Alternative insemination is a procedure without many physical risks, and is a great option for people looking to expand their families. Because there are varying success rates to each procedure, your PCP can offer a great deal of guidance and support when making this decision. Be sure to keep all of your personal needs in mind, and take everything at your own pace.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Sources<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Office Andrology. <\/em>Illustrated Edition. Battaglia, David E. and Patton, Phillip E.. Human Press. 2010. Web. https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=WMazHT_VXrcC&amp;printsec=frontcover&amp;dq=Office+Andrology&amp;hl=en&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=0ahUKEwjh9tXSqJfcAhVDn-AKHZDTCcYQ6AEIJzAA#v=onepage&amp;q=Office%20Andrology&amp;f=false<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cSingle Cycle IVF Cost Details &#8211; Advanced Fertility Center of Chicago.\u201d <em>Advanced Fertility Center of Chicago<\/em>. Advanced Fertility Center of Chicago. 2017. https:\/\/www.advancedfertility.com\/ivfprice.htm<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mayo Clinic Staff. \u201cFemale Infertility\u201d.<em> Mayo Clinic.<\/em> Mayo Clinic. March 8, 2018. https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/female-infertility\/diagnosis-treatment\/drc-20354313<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seattle Sperm Bank Staff. \u201cDemystifying IUI, ICI, IVI, and IVF\u201d. <em>Seattle Sperm Bank.<\/em> Seattle Sperm Bank. 2015. https:\/\/www.seattlespermbank.com\/demystifying-iui-ici-ivi-and-ivf\/<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seattle Sperm Bank Staff. \u201cHow to Inseminate at Home Using Donor Sperm.\u201d <em>Seattle Sperm Bank. <\/em>Seattle Sperm Bank. 2015. https:\/\/www.seattlespermbank.com\/how-to-inseminate-at-home-using-donor-sperm\/<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pacific Fertility Center Staff. \u201cDonor Sperm.\u201d <em>Pacific Fertility Center. <\/em>Pacific Fertility Center. 2018. https:\/\/www.pacificfertilitycenter.com\/treatment-care\/donor-sperm<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIn Vitro Insemination: IVF\u201d. <em>American Pregnancy<\/em> <em>Association. <\/em>American Pregnancy Association. 2018. http:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/infertility\/in-vitro-fertilization\/<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cArtificial Insemination (Intrauterine Insemination, IUI)\u201d. <em>University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics. <\/em>University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics. 2018. https:\/\/www.uwhealth.org\/infertility\/intrauterine-insemination-iui\/26136<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If your healthcare provider has suggested using donor sperm to help you start or expand your family, you may have a lot of questions about the process.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":227241,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ovia_author_name":"","ovia_author_prefix":"","ovia_author_image":"","ovia_content_type_id":"176","ovia_product_mode":"2","ovia_days_from_signup":"","ovia_days_from_lmp":"","ovia_days_from_baby_birth":"","ovia_days_from_enroll":"","ovia_health_module_days_from":"","ovia_article_for_email_days_from":"","ovia_health_module":"","ovia_legacy_id2":"","ovia_ttc":"1","ovia_article_subtype":"","ovia_health_symptom":"","ovia_partner_id":"","ovia_partner_custom_group":"","ovia_legacy_category":"112","ovia_legacy_category2":"","ovia_content_url_id":"107514","ovia_include_share_buttons":"","ovia_fertility_goal":"2","ovia_secondary_module":"","ovia_trimester":"","ovia_child_age":"","ovia_share_image":"","ovia_more_menu_image":"","ovia_button1_url":"","ovia_days_from_postpartum":"","footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"fert-category":[29,24,30,23,32,25,17,18],"preg-category":[],"parent-category":[],"fert-tag":[230,235,236,222,159,200,227],"preg-tag":[],"parent-tag":[],"class_list":["post-107514","article","type-article","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","fert-category-difficulty-getting-pregnant","fert-category-fertility-signs","fert-category-fertility-testing","fert-category-increase-fertility","fert-category-infertility-treatment-options","fert-category-male-fertility","fert-category-reproductive-issues-and-conditions","fert-category-trying-to-conceive","fert-tag-at-home-fertility-testing","fert-tag-iui-for-pregnancy","fert-tag-ivf","fert-tag-lgbtqia-family-planning","fert-tag-ovulation-testing","fert-tag-pregnancy-by-age","fert-tag-sperm-donation"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Sperm donation 101 | Here\u2019s what you need to know<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Thinking about alternative insemination and using a sperm donor? 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